YEARLY HIGH
10285.0015 IRR
YEARLY LOW
7785.4367 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9197.6457 IRR

2017 ILS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 10285.0015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 7785.4367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2499.5648 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8311.6798 to the December average rate of 10071.4376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10285.0015 was up 27.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 8091.9597, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 51,425,007 IRR
2016 Average 39,271,487 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 38,927,183 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,497,824.15 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10247.4133
8135.7040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8836.6429, compared to 9558.6485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 722.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8836.6429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9558.6485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 803.6192 IRR (High: 8589.0559 / Low: 7785.4367). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 121.0416 IRR (High: 8962.0271 / Low: 8840.9854).

January Spread (Volatile) ±803.6192
April Spread (Stable) ±121.0416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 64.6885 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -64.6885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 10071.4376) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7848.4418), the exchange rate shifted by +2222.9957 (+28.32%).

2017 Avg (December) 10071.4376
2016 Avg (December) 7848.4418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8589.0559 7785.4367 8311.6798
February 8885.8471 8579.9854 8702.5117
March 8973.0565 8768.1123 8876.2007
April 8962.0271 8840.9854 8894.0103
May 9177.5901 8965.5360 9040.1978
June 9307.3388 9140.4648 9195.2574
July 9307.3388 9118.2340 9190.0767
August 9264.9130 9003.2327 9125.3883
September 9551.1408 9264.5121 9436.2114
October 9819.4308 9469.8630 9665.0837
November 9955.3637 9768.3632 9863.6932
December 10285.0015 9909.0202 10071.4376